Snow and ice are a normal part of the winter in the UK and of course they create the magical winter scenes across the country that we all know and love – however, despite looking beautiful, snow and ice can cause an array of problems for homeowners and with winter well on its way it … [Read more…]
Starling Bank has acquired Ember, a UK-based accounting software startup, to strengthen its support for small business customers. The deal is Starling’s first since 2021 and reflects the bank’s plan to offer more integrated financial services. Ember, founded in 2018, provides digital bookkeeping and tax tools designed to simplify financial management for small firms. Expanding … [Read more…]
Cyberattacks are not reserved for large corporations; for example, startups, which often lack dedicated security teams, present ideal targets for cybercriminals. The financial and reputational damage caused by a breach can be devastating, making early protection essential. With attacks on UK small businesses costing billions annually, cybersecurity must be treated as a fundamental business priority. … [Read more…]
Dealing with a will can feel confusing at the best of times, mainly due to the legal language, formal processes and family dynamics that often mix together, making it hard to know what’s expected of you. If you’ve been named as an executor or beneficiary and the document doesn’t make sense, you’re not alone – … [Read more…]
Aluminium’s strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and recyclability make it a mainstay across transport, construction, and electronics. The question now is how sheet metal fabrication evolves as costs, carbon targets, and product lifecycles tighten.
In the UK data is protected by the GDPR and Data Protection and Data Use and Access Acts. Under this legislation, you are entitled to know what personal information an organisation or business keeps about you. The simplest way to do this is by writing directly to the business and requesting a copy of your … [Read more…]
A Lasting Power of Attorney, or LPA, allows you to designate who you want to make decisions for you, should you ever become incapable of making them yourself. Many people set one up early in life to make sure their wishes are respected later on.
Making a workplace fun is important – having some fun in your day helps you to be more motivated, and doing activities together also helps to encourage good co-operation and teamwork between colleagues. There are lots of things that you can do to make a workplace a happy and positive environment to be in, and … [Read more…]
Effective customer service plays a huge role in customer acquisition and retention whilst boosting employee morale. If you are keen to know more, let’s look at four ways to improve customer service within your business.
With record-breaking fines issued by the Financial Conduct Authority – the FCA – in recent years, businesses across the financial sector are under growing pressure to tighten their compliance efforts.